Staff Engineer
Our client, a nationally recognized engineering, planning, and environmental consulting firm, is seeking a Staff Civil Engineer to join its growing Ohio land development team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career civil engineer looking to gain hands-on experience working on a diverse range of site development and infrastructure projects while receiving mentorship from experienced industry leaders.
The successful candidate will join a collaborative team focused on delivering innovative solutions for developers, corporate clients, healthcare systems, educational institutions, and other major private-sector clients. This position offers exposure to every stage of the project lifecycle, from planning and design through permitting and construction.
Position Overview
As a Staff Civil Engineer, you will support the planning, design, and permitting of land development and civil infrastructure projects across Ohio and the surrounding region. Working alongside experienced project managers and technical leaders, you will gain valuable experience in site design, grading, drainage, stormwater management, utility design, and development permitting.
This position is ideal for a motivated engineering professional looking to accelerate their technical development while contributing to a wide variety of exciting and complex projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the planning, design, and permitting of land development and civil engineering projects.
- Prepare engineering reports, specifications, construction documents, cost estimates, and technical exhibits.
- Support the development of site plans, grading plans, utility layouts, drainage systems, stormwater management facilities, and erosion control measures.
- Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D and other engineering software to develop project designs and drawings.
- Analyze engineering reports, surveys, maps, topographic information, aerial photography, and geotechnical data to support project planning and design.
- Perform engineering calculations related to grading, drainage, hydrology, and stormwater management.
- Collaborate with project teams to deliver high-quality solutions on schedule and within budget.
- Assist with permitting and regulatory compliance activities.
- Contribute ideas and solutions that improve project efficiency and technical quality.
- Support project managers and senior engineers on a variety of assignments throughout the project lifecycle.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
- 1+ years of civil engineering experience, including internships or relevant professional experience.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or active registration for the FE Exam.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Experience or exposure to site development design, including grading, drainage, stormwater management, and erosion control.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work both independently and within a collaborative team environment.
- Willingness to travel occasionally for project or client needs.
Preferred
- Internship or consulting experience in land development.
- Experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Familiarity with local permitting and development processes.
- Interest in pursuing Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
- Desire to develop both technical and project management skills within a consulting environment.
Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary: $70,000 - $90,000
In addition, employees enjoy:
- Competitive base salary with annual performance reviews.
- Eligibility for performance-based bonus programs.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Company-sponsored 401(k) with employer matching contributions.
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
- Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Professional development support, including FE and PE licensure assistance.
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.
- Employee referral bonus programs.
- Structured mentorship and career development programs.
- Flexible work arrangements and hybrid scheduling opportunities.
- Wellness initiatives and employee resource groups.
- Collaborative culture focused on technical growth, learning, and long-term career advancement.
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